disappointment
[ dis-uh-point-muhnt ]
/ ˌdɪs əˈpɔɪnt mənt /
noun
the act or fact of disappointing: All of his efforts only led to the disappointment of his supporters.
the state or feeling of being disappointed: Her disappointment was very great when she didn't get the job.
a person or thing that disappoints: The play was a disappointment.
Origin of disappointment
First recorded in 1605–15;
disappoint +
-ment
SYNONYMS FOR disappointment
OTHER WORDS FROM disappointment
pre·dis·ap·point·ment, nounWords nearby disappointment
disappearance,
disapplication,
disappoint,
disappointed,
disappointing,
disappointment,
disapprobation,
disapproval,
disapprove,
disarm,
disarmament
Definition for disappointment (2 of 2)
Disappointment
[ dis-uh-point-muh nt ]
/ ˌdɪs əˈpɔɪnt mənt /
noun
Cape,
a cape in SW Washington state, projecting into the Pacific Ocean on the N of the mouth of the Columbia River.
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British Dictionary definitions for disappointment
disappointment
/ (ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt) /
noun
the act of disappointing or the state of being disappointed
a person, thing, or state of affairs that disappoints